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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,349.60, 707,013.12 and 286,009.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,349.60, 707,013.12 and 286,009.44 is: 394,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,349.60 : 707,013.12 = 286,009.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,349.60/707,013.12 = 286,009.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,349.60x = 707,013.12 × 286,009.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,349.60x = 202,212,426,523.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,212,426,523.85/512,349.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,676.66

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